Manchester United takeover latest as the Glazers' sale 'no closer to completion'

Manchester United's tumultuous takeover saga looks set to continue rumbling on for a while longer.

Suggestions this week a resolution to the sale stalemate led to an increase in the share price at United. At the time of writing, the Reds' price on the New York Stock Exchange is up 5.59 per cent on the day.

However, it would appear talk of the takeover finally coming to an end was reported in haste. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani remains the favourite among reports but the sale appears no closer to being finalised.

In MEN Sport's latest look at the takeover headlines, there are now fresh plans for this weekend's protest at Old Trafford.

According to the Daily Mail, despite reports elsewhere suggesting a date could have been set for the takeover's completion, the Glazers are still no closer to selling. In a Q&A with their readers, journalist Mike Keegan shared what he had heard on the sale.

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"As of this morning I am told that there has been no real movement since our last story which said that negotiations were ongoing with a number of interested parties," he explained. "Still, I'm sad to report, [we] have no winner."

Manchester United supporter's group 'The 1958' has announced fresh plans to protest against the Glazers' ownership of the club amid ongoing takeover uncertainty.

The fan group has urged those attending Saturday's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford to partake in a 60-minute sit-in after full-time, as they continue to voice their anger